Ewa R. Unoke, associate professor of political science at Kansas City Kansas Community College, has been appointed to the Kansas State Advisory Committee of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
Unoke holds a doctorate degree and is the author of the book, “Africa in a World of Mendacity: Understanding the African Condition.”
He was one of 12 members appointed today. The others included Elizabeth Kronk Warner, Lawrence, chair; Michael J. Abrams, Overland Park; Janell N. Avila, Overland Park; Mildred A. Edwards, Topeka; Marsha L. Frey, Manhattan; Steven P. Gieber, Abilene; Laurie M. Johnson, Manhattan; Robert L. Mandel, Prairie Village; Phyllis E. Nolan, Louisburg; Kirk P. Perucca, Prairie Village; and Charles S. Scott Jr., Prairie Village.
State advisory committee members conduct reviews and produce reports and recommendations concerning local civil rights issues, including justice, voting, discrimination, housing and education. Congress mandates that the federal Commission appoint volunteer members to advisory committees in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Appointees to the federal State Advisory Committees serve two-year terms.